Software Development Pathway

Information Technology Field

Overview

Programming and Software Development program areas will prepare students for careers using technical and academic skills to design, develop, test, document, implement and maintain computer software and database systems.

Courses

Information Technology
Programming
Object Oriented Programming
Visual Programming
Web Design

College Credits

Computer Logic - 3 Credits
Java Programming - 3 Credits
.NET Fundamentals - 3 Credits

Possible Careers Include

  • Software Developer
  • Application Developer
  • Application Support Specialist
  • Database Designer
  • Database Administrator

Postsecondary Majors Include

  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Video Game Development
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Science/Studies

Skills Gained

  • Code a control and flow structure
  • Compile & Debug a Java Code
  • Use an IDE
  • Implement a Flow-chart
  • Design and implement an Object Oriented code using UML
  • Error Handling
  • Version Control
  • Structure a website using HTML
  • Style a website using CSS
  • Work with a SCRUM team

Industry-Recognized Credentials

  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
  • MTA - Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSS
  • MTA - Introduction to Programming Using Python
  • MTA - Introduction to Programming Using Java
  • OCA - Java SE 8 Programmer I

Networking & Connections

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Pathway Students in Action

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